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Indian Jazz and Blues Artists: A Who's Who of Fusion

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Which Indian musician is known for his unique blend of jazz and Carnatic music?

  1. Ravi Shankar

  2. Zakir Hussain

  3. John McLaughlin

  4. L. Subramaniam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

L. Subramaniam is a renowned Indian violinist and composer who has gained international recognition for his fusion of jazz and Carnatic music.

Who is considered to be the father of Indian jazz?

  1. Birendra Kishore Roy Chowdhury

  2. Ustad Vilayat Khan

  3. Ali Akbar Khan

  4. Pandit Ravi Shankar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Birendra Kishore Roy Chowdhury, also known as B.K. Roy Chowdhury, is widely regarded as the father of Indian jazz for his pioneering efforts in fusing Indian classical music with Western jazz.

Which Indian jazz musician is known for his innovative use of the tabla?

  1. Zakir Hussain

  2. Ustad Alla Rakha

  3. Pandit Ravi Shankar

  4. L. Subramaniam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Zakir Hussain is a world-renowned Indian tabla player and composer who has revolutionized the instrument's role in jazz and fusion music.

Which Indian jazz and blues artist is known for his collaborations with John McLaughlin and Shakti?

  1. L. Subramaniam

  2. Zakir Hussain

  3. Hariprasad Chaurasia

  4. Vikku Vinayakram


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vikku Vinayakram is a renowned Indian percussionist and composer who gained international fame for his collaborations with John McLaughlin and the fusion group Shakti.

Who is known for his unique fusion of jazz and Hindustani classical music?

  1. Hariprasad Chaurasia

  2. Zakir Hussain

  3. L. Subramaniam

  4. Birendra Kishore Roy Chowdhury


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hariprasad Chaurasia is a legendary Indian bansuri player and composer who has gained international recognition for his fusion of jazz and Hindustani classical music.

Which Indian jazz musician is known for his work with the group 'Bombay Jazz'?

  1. Birendra Kishore Roy Chowdhury

  2. John McLaughlin

  3. L. Subramaniam

  4. Ustad Alla Rakha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Birendra Kishore Roy Chowdhury founded the group 'Bombay Jazz' in the 1930s, which is considered to be one of the earliest Indian jazz ensembles.

Who is known for his innovative fusion of jazz and Carnatic music on the violin?

  1. L. Subramaniam

  2. Zakir Hussain

  3. Hariprasad Chaurasia

  4. Vikku Vinayakram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

L. Subramaniam is a renowned Indian violinist and composer who has gained international recognition for his innovative fusion of jazz and Carnatic music.

Which Indian jazz musician is known for his work with the group 'Shakti'?

  1. John McLaughlin

  2. Zakir Hussain

  3. L. Subramaniam

  4. Hariprasad Chaurasia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John McLaughlin is a British guitarist and composer who is known for his work with the fusion group 'Shakti', which blended Indian classical music with jazz and rock.

Who is known for his unique fusion of jazz and Hindustani classical music on the bansuri?

  1. Hariprasad Chaurasia

  2. Zakir Hussain

  3. L. Subramaniam

  4. Vikku Vinayakram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hariprasad Chaurasia is a legendary Indian bansuri player and composer who has gained international recognition for his fusion of jazz and Hindustani classical music.

Which Indian jazz musician is known for his work with the group 'Trilok Gurtu Ensemble'?

  1. Trilok Gurtu

  2. Zakir Hussain

  3. L. Subramaniam

  4. Hariprasad Chaurasia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Trilok Gurtu is a renowned Indian percussionist and composer who is known for his work with the fusion group 'Trilok Gurtu Ensemble', which blends Indian classical music with jazz and world music.

Who is known for his innovative fusion of jazz and Carnatic music on the mridangam?

  1. L. Subramaniam

  2. Zakir Hussain

  3. T.H. Vinayakram

  4. Vikku Vinayakram


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

T.H. Vinayakram is a renowned Indian mridangam player and composer who has gained international recognition for his innovative fusion of jazz and Carnatic music.

Which Indian jazz musician is known for his work with the group 'John McLaughlin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra'?

  1. John McLaughlin

  2. Zakir Hussain

  3. L. Subramaniam

  4. Hariprasad Chaurasia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John McLaughlin is a British guitarist and composer who is known for his work with the fusion group 'John McLaughlin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra', which blended Indian classical music with jazz and rock.

Who is known for his unique fusion of jazz and Hindustani classical music on the sitar?

  1. Ravi Shankar

  2. Zakir Hussain

  3. L. Subramaniam

  4. Hariprasad Chaurasia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ravi Shankar is a legendary Indian sitar player and composer who gained international recognition for his fusion of jazz and Hindustani classical music.

Which Indian jazz musician is known for his work with the group 'Shakti'?

  1. John McLaughlin

  2. Zakir Hussain

  3. L. Subramaniam

  4. Hariprasad Chaurasia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John McLaughlin is a British guitarist and composer who is known for his work with the fusion group 'Shakti', which blended Indian classical music with jazz and rock.

Who is known for his innovative fusion of jazz and Carnatic music on the veena?

  1. L. Subramaniam

  2. Zakir Hussain

  3. E. Gayathri

  4. Vikku Vinayakram


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

E. Gayathri is a renowned Indian veena player and composer who has gained international recognition for her innovative fusion of jazz and Carnatic music.

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